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Cashew Seeds Anacardium occidentale, 5 pcs, tropical fruit tree with nuts and colourful apples, for greenhouses and collectors

Cashew Seeds Anacardium occidentale, 5 pcs, tropical fruit tree with nuts and colourful apples, for greenhouses and collectors

Traditional tropical tree producing the famous cashew nuts. Suitable for cultivation in greenhouses, conservatories, and collectors' collections. Full description
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Cashew Seeds Anacardium occidentale, 5 pcs, tropical fruit tree with nuts and colourful apples, for greenhouses and collectors

Anacardium occidentale, also known as cashew or western cashew tree, is a popular tropical fruit tree that is cultivated in its native countries for delicious cashew nuts growing from the underside of colourful pseudo-fruits. A characteristic feature of the species is the red and yellow cashew apples with hanging grey-brown nuts, which create an unmistakable visual appearance of this traditional tropical hardwood. In this package, you will receive 5 pcs of seeds, from which you can germinate young seedlings suitable for growing in a greenhouse, heated conservatory, or in a large container indoors. The species is popular among growers of exotic fruit trees and collectors of tropical rarities who wish to have their own source of this beloved ingredient at home. Growing cashew from seed is a long-term cultivation challenge.

Main product features:

  • Botanical name: Anacardium occidentale (cashew, western cashew tree)
  • Quantity: 5 pcs of seeds in the package
  • Fruits: red to yellow cashew apples with hanging grey-brown nuts
  • Leaves: green leathery, oval-shaped
  • Plant character: tropical fruit tree with high utility value
  • Habitat and cultivation: warmth, high humidity, well-drained nutrient-rich soil, suitable for greenhouses, heated conservatories, larger containers, or interiors with tropical conditions
  • Pre-cultivation: sowing in warmth, seeds require stable higher temperatures and consistent moisture of the substrate for successful germination
  • Uses: fruit tree, edible cashew nuts, traditional tropical fruit
  • Contents of the package: 5 pcs of cashew seeds Anacardium occidentale.

Growing cashew from seed is one of the very interesting tropical cultivation projects for any lover of exotic fruit trees. After sowing, the seeds develop best in warm substrate with consistent moisture, as the species originates from tropical areas of South America and requires a stable warm and humid environment. Young seedlings gradually produce their first leaves after germination, and over the years they grow into compact plants with characteristic green leathery leaves. In favourable conditions, the plant may start to produce the well-known colourful pseudo-fruits with hanging nuts, which are the main utility value of the species and form an important crop in tropical countries. Due to its tropical origin, it is essential to grow the plant exclusively in a greenhouse, heated conservatory, or indoors with adequate temperature and humidity. Regular watering with warm water, moderate fertilisation during the growing season, and a sunny warm position support the healthy development of the plant and the quality of the resulting fruits. In cooler areas, it is important to protect the plant from temperature drops below its tolerance. For growers interested in home cultivation of exotic fruit species, cashew presents an interesting choice with high utility and collector value and the opportunity to observe the long-term development of the plant from the first germination phase.

Price incl. VAT €22.23
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